1982 loopy PK Ripper broken seat post disaster (seattube repaired)

[NORTY40]

Nice one Patric 

Maybe there is a reason behind it but why didn't you remove the whole seat post to the bottom bracket and replace it all like Andy had done on his vdc?

The main thing is the frame lives to see another day instead of going on the scrap heap 

What's the plans for it mate ?

[senzo milano]

Nice one Patric 

Maybe there is a reason behind it but why didn't you remove the whole seat post to the bottom bracket and replace it all like Andy had done on his vdc?

The main thing is the frame lives to see another day instead of going on the scrap heap 

What's the plans for it mate ?

The reason to keep à piece of THE Seat tube ,and dont weld iT till THE bb was on advice of hè welder. Because hè told me by the temperature of THE alloy welding the BB could be  damaged.
Crimping and deforming of the bb 
So i choose to take no risk 
Plans are THE questions    Painting or coating

What do you think
Joff.   

[NORTY40]

Nice one Patric 

Maybe there is a reason behind it but why didn't you remove the whole seat post to the bottom bracket and replace it all like Andy had done on his vdc?

The main thing is the frame lives to see another day instead of going on the scrap heap 

What's the plans for it mate ?

The reason to keep à piece of THE Seat tube ,and dont weld iT till THE bb was on advice of hè welder. Because hè told me by the temperature of THE alloy welding the BB could be  damaged.
Crimping and deforming of the bb 
So i choose to take no risk 
Plans are THE questions    Painting or coating

What do you think
Joff.   

I understand Patric , im not a welder so i wouldn't know . I guess alloy is a whole different ball game to steel , maybe if you had put some BB cups in , it would stop the the BB from deforming while he welded it   


My dream bike as a kid was a Baby Blue loopy ripper so i would be getting it done Baby Blue if it was mine     

Im sure it will turn out great whatever you decide mate 

[senzo milano]

Yes but what do you think...

Painting or powder coating ... Coating is à bit thicker in layer , so iT cover THE welds more 

[insectbones]

Nice save Patric 

Powder if you're gonna ride it

Paint if its a show pony

[senzo milano]

Nice save Patric 

Powder if you're gonna ride it

Paint if its a show pony

   great thanks !  I Will consider this ...

[NORTY40]

Yes but what do you think...

Painting or powder coating ... Coating is à bit thicker in layer , so iT cover THE welds more 

I'd go Powder Patric if your riding it , mainly for the reason it is more durable etc as opposed to covering welds 

[rodriguez]

Leave it raw, it's been repaired so what gives it character.

It also keeps it honest, that is, somewhere down the line some poor sod won't pay top wack if it's sold on.

[pickle]

i'd go powder in baby blue with brown forks 

It is what it is and no amount of powder will hide that weld but at least it won't be so in your face 

[senzo milano]

Leave it raw, it's been repaired so what gives it character.

It also keeps it honest, that is, somewhere down the line some poor sod won't pay top wack if it's sold on.

i'd go powder in baby blue with brown forks 

It is what it is and no amount of powder will hide that weld but at least it won't be so in your face 

Its not to hide the repair welding... but its about the Ripper welds  there so nice..

and if you coat it    it will cover the weldingcurfs much more.... 

[BMX1973]

I have always like the Baby Blue with Brown Forks too. 

But as been said I think I may keep this one raw. 

i'd go powder in baby blue with brown forks 

It is what it is and no amount of powder will hide that weld but at least it won't be so in your face 

Leave it raw, it's been repaired so what gives it character.

It also keeps it honest, that is, somewhere down the line some poor sod won't pay top wack if it's sold on.

[Spartacus]

Big bobbles , no troubles , just cut that seatpost Senzo.

Nice job. 

 

[senzo milano]

Big bobbles , no troubles , just cut that seatpost Senzo.

Nice job. 

 

Yes its a long seatpost ... it fits till the welding